Obituaries
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Max L. Engle
Mar 20, 2025
Max Lyle Engle, lifelong resident of Warsaw, was reunited with his wife Barbara after passing at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on July 13, 1938, the son of Merl and Blanch Engle (Harper).
After graduating from Warsaw High School in 1957, Max married Barbara Lowman on June 6, 1959, and...
Carol A. Sparrow
Mar 20, 2025
Carol Ann Sparrow, of Winona Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Grace Village Retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 78. Born on May 14, 1946, in South Bend, she was the daughter of Edgar R. and Jane E. Witner (Love). Carol lived a life marked by devotion to her family.
A proud...
Philip A. Smith
Mar 19, 2025
Philip A. Smith, of Warsaw and formerly of Wabash, passed away at Vernon Health and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on August 31, 1948, Philip was the son of Walter and Jean (Rattiken) Smith. After graduating from high school, Philip enlisted in the United States Marines, where he proudly served his country. After...
Diane K. Hodge
Mar 18, 2025
Diane K. Hodge, of Claypool, passed away at Autumn Ridge on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 54. A graveside service for Diane will take place at Clinton Mennonite Cemetery on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Titus Funeral Home to assist with the funeral expenses.
Mary Carroll Jones
Mar 18, 2025
Mary Carroll Jones, of Warsaw, peacefully passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with family by her side on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 7, 1939, in Muncie, Mary Carroll was the daughter of William and Virginia Church (Tyrrell).
She graduated from Muncie Central High School, class of 1957, and...
Jeanne Gunkel
Mar 17, 2025
Jeanne Gunkel passed away on March 17, 2025, at the age of 76 at Mason Healthcare in Warsaw, IN. Born on March 27, 1948, in Fort Wayne to Daniel and Dorothy Hensinger, she grew up cherishing time spent with her family in the North Webster community, especially on the Barbee Chain during the summer months growing up. Jeanne lived a...
Tina McGuire
Mar 17, 2025
Tina McGuire, born Rodriguez on November 17, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in her home on March 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. A fun-loving people person, Tina’s warm spirit and zest for life touched all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Throughout her career, Tina dedicated herself to the service...
Martha Light
Mar 16, 2025
Martha Light, age 86, of Warsaw, passed away on March 16, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on October 13, 1938 to her parents Paul and Pauline Fawley. She would meet and marry her husband Donald Light on November 25, 1956. Martha dedicated much of her life to her family and her work, particularly as the...
Eilene M. Cook
Mar 14, 2025
Eilene M. Cook, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Paddock Springs at the age of 86. She was born in Hartford City on May 11, 1938, the daughter of Howard and Thelma Croy (Wright).
Eilene began her professional journey at Free Methodist Publishing, where she built a strong foundation for her career....
Crystal Lynn Woolums
Mar 12, 2025
Crystal Woolums, age 38, of Kuhn Lake, Leesburg, passed away tragically due to a motorcycle accident on March 12, 2025, in Goshen, IN.
She was born on December 25, 1986, in LaGrange, Illinois, to Theodore Woolums & Marge Feldman Woolums. She grew up in the Chicago area and attended school there before moving to Kosciusko County in her early teens. She...
Phyllis Jean Lakey
Mar 10, 2025
Phyllis J. Lakey, of Winona Lake and formerly of Mentone, passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on December 4, 1936, to Toy and Bell Edwards.
Phyllis is survived by her sons, James Bolling, Andre Lakey, and Timothy Lakey; five grandchildren: Brooke, Michael, Shawn, Ciara, and Nick; and five great grandchildren: Mitchell, Sidney, Kaia,...
Douglas A. Powell
Mar 7, 2025
Douglas A. Powell, age 70, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 1:05 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana.
Doug was born in Warsaw, Indiana, on April 1, 1954, to Jack and Virginia Powell. He married the love of his life, Deb Price, on June 28, 1975, in the...
Eleanor Jeanette Plummer
Mar 7, 2025
Eleanor “Jeanette” Kline Plummer, age 89, of Syracuse, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 3:45 pm at Grace Village Retirement Community Health Care. By her side was her husband of 70 years Jim Plummer, Sr.
Jeanette was born on December 30, 1935, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Isaac Logan and Mildred Marie...
Dennis L. Bjella
Mar 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Lee Bjella, who left us on March 7, 2025, at the age of 85. Dennis was born on September 2, 1939.
On September 2, 1961, Dennis married the love of his life, Anita Stewart, at Selfridge Air Force Base. Dennis service in the Air Force at Selfridge Base in Michigan and Elmendorf...
Bette Lucille Kline
Mar 5, 2025
Bette Lu (Graham/Gilmore) Kline was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on October 6, 1927, and went to heaven on March 5, 2025. “Mama” as she was known to many, will be dearly missed.
Bette Lu is survived by three children, Linda Hough (Gregory) of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Vanessa Huffman (Charles) of Lakeville, Indiana, and David Gilmore (LuAnn) of Atlanta, Georgia.
She was known...
Thomas Daniel Law
Mar 4, 2025
Thomas Law, age 83, of Wabash, passed away at The Waters of Wabash on March 4, 2025. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services is entrusted with Tom's care.
No services are planned at this time.
John Stump
Mar 4, 2025
John Stump Sr., age 79, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born on September 13, 1945 to Robert Stump and Ruth (Yountz) Hawley in Warsaw, IN. He graduated from Pierceton High School in 1963. John dedicated much of his career to serving as a fuel delivery driver for C&P Oil Company...
Jane E. Sears
Mar 4, 2025
Jean Sears, age 81, of Syracuse, passed away on March 4, 2025 at The Waters of Syracuse. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 S. Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567.
Please check back soon for a more complete obituary.
Earl Whitaker
Mar 3, 2025
Earl F. Whitaker, born on September 25, 1938, in Disko, Indiana, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Earl owned and operated an automotive shop and was the founder of Whitaker Communications, where he continued to work tirelessly up until his passing. He and his son worked side-by-side; Shawn has continued to operate...
Rudolph Reyna
Mar 2, 2025
Rudolph "Rudy" Reyna, age 71, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Warsaw, IN to Francisco and Paulina Reyna on August 20, 1953. He is leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Rudy devoted many years of his working life to Dalton Foundry, where he...
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